HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island is often called the Big Island. But on official maps, it’s actually officially known as the “Island of Hawaii.” Now the Board on Geographic Names is ...

Many people refer to the Big Island in terms of its Leeward (or western Kona side) and its Windward (or eastern Hilo side), but there are other major designations. Areas like Kau, Puna ...

As you can see from the map on our top attractions page ... Taxis are expensive on Hawaii's Big Island, even by tourist standards. In fact, the meter starts at $3. Coincidentally, flagging ...